This kolohoto song tells about the nostalgia felt by someone who has travelled to live far away. It is about love, but also about the other things the person misses about the place they left – the music, the food, and the landscape. The group Akon'i Mania come from the area around Ambositra, and are now working with the Alliance Francaise to raise awareness about the environmental issues that everyone in Madagascar faces.
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from Feedback Madagascar,
released August 4, 2014
Dieu Donne & Jose: traditional instruments & vocals
Haja: percussion
Solofo: violin
Francois: bass guitar
Lova: percussion & vocals
Composers: Dieu Donne Razafimahatratra & Jose Razafimandimby
Producer: Tolimana
Recorded at Tolimana Studios
supported by 6 fans who also own “Manina An-Droky / I Miss You”
Vinyl version. Well, you'll hear from which medium this was sourced (cassettes), but this ain't no complaint as it puts you back into the time it was recorded. And a musically great time it was as you experience on this absolutely heartical compilation. Think this one will grow with further listening. Thanks for this one, Ostinato Records!! Markus Bader
supported by 6 fans who also own “Manina An-Droky / I Miss You”
I have to say that this one is one of the finest compilation I've ever seen. The story, the cover, the pictures, the booklet and of course the music! Just magic, like a time machine. fabmeyer
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